Safe drivingQuestion 232 of 412

Your steering wheel has an airbag. Why can the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock hand position be poor?

  1. Your hands may hit your face
  2. It blocks your view of the mirror
  3. It makes the wheel heavy
  4. It is against the law
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Correct answer: Your hands may hit your face

With an airbag, a lower hand position can be safer.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 72

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026